{"product_id":"the-origins-of-political-order","title":"The Origins Of Political Order","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThe Origins of Political Order\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eFrancis Fukuyama\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sweeping exploration of how human societies evolved from tribal groups into complex political systems. Spanning \u003cstrong style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eprehuman times to the French Revolution\u003c\/strong\u003e, Fukuyama examines how early kinship structures shaped governance, how states first emerged, and why different civilizations developed such distinct political paths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDrawing on history, evolutionary biology, archaeology, and political science, Fukuyama identifies \u003cstrong style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ethree essential pillars of a stable political order: a strong state, the rule of law, and government accountability\u003c\/strong\u003e. He traces how these elements took shape in regions such as \u003cstrong style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eChina, India, the Islamic world, and Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing how cultural, religious, and institutional forces influenced their development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis volume lays the intellectual foundation for understanding modern governance and the challenges of state‑building today. It is the first book in Fukuyama’s acclaimed two‑part series on political development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Francis Fukuyama","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover \/ Used - Very Good","offer_id":55505640292520,"sku":"U-03892-2","price":19.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/4398\/5576\/files\/The-Origins-Of-Political-Order.jpg?v=1778166898","url":"https:\/\/lafabrands.ca\/products\/the-origins-of-political-order","provider":"LAFA Brands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}